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Riot Platforms signs Anthropic deal as miners shift to AI infrastructure

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11 August 2026

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AI Infrastructure

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United States

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Fusion42 · 11 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Riot Platforms has signed a deal with Anthropic as bitcoin miners pivot to investing in AI infrastructure, signaling a strategic shift in resource allocation within the sector.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your AI infrastructure startup now faces new enterprise buyers from bitcoin mining operations switching priorities. Expect fresh competition but also a wider chance to supply infrastructure or services adapted for AI workloads.

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